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Jan 24

To Better Understand the Story of Thanksgiving, Follow the Mayflower Back to Plymouth

A ‘reverse pilgrimage’ to Plymouth, U.K.—from which the famed ship sailed—offers a telling perspective on America’s beginnings, which can...

Dec 13, 2023

We are open for 'Twixmas'

Looking for something to entertain everyone between Christmas and the New Year , the Mayflower Musuem is open 27 - 30 December from 10 -...

Nov 11, 2023

Anniversary of the Mayflower arriving in USA 11th November 1620

The Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England on 16th September 1620 and took 66 days to cross the Atlantic – a horrible crossing...

Nov 1, 2023

Thanksgiving 2023

We are soon approaching Thanksgiving 2023! Which will take place on Thursday 23rd November 2023. It is an annual holiday, celebrated on...

Jun 29, 2023

Have you met Benny the Blenny?

Benny is a real fish who lives in Plymouth Sound National marine Park, you may have seen him on BBC Ones One Show back in May. Now you...

May 30, 2023

Half Term Fun!

So it's another bank holiday and school half term! Whitsun week is also known as Pentecost and is a bank holiday in many Christian...

May 2, 2023

Spring is in the air!

The weather may not have realised this yet but here at the Mayflower Museum and Tourist Information Centre, we are feeling Spring /...

Apr 26, 2023

Did you know?

That Native Americans lived in America for 12000 years consisting of many tribal nations and territories, prior to the arrival of the...

Apr 12, 2023

Coronation Weekend Saturday 6th to Monday 8th May 2023

What's happening in Plymouth? Saturday 6th May 10.00 to 16.00 - The Kings Coronation Ceremony The ceremony will be Live Streamed and...

Apr 4, 2023

Did you know?

The Mayflower Ship departed Plymouth UK on 6 September 1620 and arrived in Cape Cod on 9 November 1620 (after 66 days). During the 66 day...

Mar 29, 2023